Madrid, Spain – As the football world ready for another thrilling showdown, Xabi Alonso don dey prepare for one big match wey go see am return to Anoeta, wey be the home ground of Real Sociedad. Na this Saturday, September 13, 2025, Real Sociedad go host Real Madrid for their fourth La Liga game dis season.
Xabi Alonso wey be the coach of Real Madrid no just dey prepare for match alone, e dey also dey feel the emotional weight as e go face him former team wey he don play and manage. Na five years e spend for the team, and as dem say, “you can never forget your first love,” this match go really mean plenty things for am. E talk say dis game no go easy as na tough competition dem dey expect, but e happy say all him players don return strong from international duty.
In the past, Xabi don use break time analyze wetin him fit improve for the team. According to am, “We fit take plenty positives from dis break to sharpen our game.” But no be only Xabi wey dey under pressure, Real Sociedad dey under their own pressure too as dem don start the season slow with two draws and one loss before dis match.
As part of the pre-match ceremony, dem go also honor John Benjamin Toshack, wey be one legend wey don make plenty impact for the club. This happen right before the whistle blow. Xabi talk say “It go be emotional moment for me, especially as I suppose see my first coach again.”
The coach also make some comments about the squad wey dey fit play for dis match. With Jude Bellingham and Vinícius both dey come back from injury, the strategy fit be interesting. E explain, “Na only the tactical moves go determine how I go arrange my squad for this match.” Most fans dey watch to see if e go let Vinícius and Rodrygo play together wey something wey people don dey talk since last season.
Real Madrid dey top the La Liga table and e no get time to lose. Dem dey lead with three straight wins, while Real Sociedad dey try recover from their shaky start. The club wey manage to draw two matches and lose one, need to win dis game to avoid falling too far behind for the league table.
As we approach the kick-off for dis mouth-watering clash, fans from both sides dey salivating for the action wey go unfold. With Twitter and social media buzzing with predictions, one thing wey sure be say, the match go spark plenty conversations for the bars, homes, and stadium as dem enjoy the game wey dey coming.
Make we just chop our popcorn, pour our palm wine and wait for the fireworks to start. Who sabi, maybe this match go end as another legendary encounter between two teams wey get their own rich history.
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